Loyalists in the Revolutionary War

**Sir William** · 11th February 12, 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by orvice

In addition to what Sir William wrote, I must add that the loyalist regiment The Queen's Rangers ... had a Highland company, complete with piper, in government sett kilts or plaids.

Gerry,

I'm embarrassed to admit that I totally forgot the Queen's Ranger's Highland Company, especially as I wear their uniform at the Fort Frederick Market Fair.

**Singlemalt** · 11th February 12, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by peacekeeper83

and that is who I am related to, on the Loyalist side.....and on the Colonist side.. which a Scot lineage belongs....Col. George Claghorn...the builder of the USS Constitution

Wow a descendent of Joseph Brant! There is something to be proud of. Many of your cousins are my neighbours. Sago!

Have you ever visited this area and the Six Nations of the Grand River?

Here is a picture of the monument to your ancestor in the main square at the centre of Brantford, Ontario.

**Red Stag** · 11th February 12, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by hkjrb623

The history records show that most Scottish immigrants of that era fought on the side of the British Empire. Scots were brought here prior and during the war as prisoners for various reasons, but mostly as debtors. I don't know anything about a tartan, just the usual British issue for that period. Good luck with your search.

A couple of towns over from where I live is the resting place of General William Maxwell, a Scot who fought for America. His brother was a Captain in the Revolution. My sixth great grandfather, Col. Joseph Beavers, is buried next to them.

**Red Stag** · 11th February 12, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Singlemalt

Wow a descendent of Joseph Brant! There is something to be proud of. Many of your cousins are my neighbours. Sago!

Have you ever visited this area and the Six Nations of the Grand River?

Here is a picture of the monument to your ancestor in the main square at the centre of Brantford, Ontario.

Do you know any Mohawks that are U.E.s? I have Mohawk ancestors(surname Maracle) from the Bay of Quinte but I haven't been able to trace it back to that time period.

**Sheep In Wolf's Clothing** · 11th February 12, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Sir William

I have a fascination with the American Loyalists but have not found any family connection, though I did find a possible relative, but not in direct line, who was a Loyalist. Hopefully, I can confirm it some day.

Good luck with your search! Family history is addictive.

Sara

**Jim Simmons** · 11th February 12, 07:06 PM

Wow .... In reading through this thread I have noted a number of posters from Pennsylvania, USA and Ontario, Canada. My family has a history dating to the American Revolution and linking both places. During the Revolution my ancestor, Ralph Morden, lived with his wife Ann Durham and children in PA. Being a Quaker, Ralph was not a combatant. But he was apprehended on May 12, 1780 by Patriots for giving assistance to his friend Capt. Robert Land, a British officer. James Morden was charged with treason, and was hung on Nov 25, 1780. Ann and family remained in PA, but she was subjected to persecution. In 1787, Capt. Land brought her and her family to Ontario, Canada, except for two children who had sided with the Patriots during the war. Ann settled at Dundas, Co., Ontario, renting 400 acres of land given her by the English government in recognition of being an United Empire Loyalist. In the later part of the 1800´s, one of Ralph and Ann´s great-grand children, James Morden, my great-grand father, returned to the USA and settled in Arkansas, my home State. To make a long story longer, after my father died several years ago, three Ladies of the Morden family traveled from Canada to Arkansas to attend my father´s funeral. I thought that that was very gracious.

**MacCathmhaoil** · 11th February 12, 07:09 PM

Another U.E. here, a descendant of a Lampman.

**Singlemalt** · 11th February 12, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Red Stag

Do you know any Mohawks that are U.E.s? I have Mohawk ancestors(surname Maracle) from the Bay of Quinte but I haven't been able to trace it back to that time period.

I make no claim to be an expert in native history but I live in an area so rich in it that I can't help but pick some up. It is my understanding that all Mohawks in Ontario are descended from Loyalists. The traditional Mohawk homeland is the Finger Lakes of New York. Their vigourous loyalty to the British put them at odds with the Revolutionary forces and many were forced to flee to Canada where they were first granted land along the Grand River where I live.

The two principal leaders at the time were Joseph Brant and John Deseronto. Though they had been allies in war they could not get along in peace and had a falling out. Deseronto petitioned the British and was granted land for he and his followers on the Bay of Quinte, near what is now called Deseronto Ontario. The reserve there is called Tyendinaga and I beleive the current Chief's name is Maracle.

Certainly Maracle is a very common Mohawk surname, I know lots of them. Congratulations Red Stag you are descended from a proud people and greatest lacross players in the world, Sago!